Chiasmus Partners converted an old factory complex into a dance center with a performance hall, a practice hall and a saloon, located in the historic DongCheng district of Beijing. With the intention to emphasize the public character of the new dance center, the concept was to make the courtyard an outdoor theater that would revitalize […]
Swedish architect firm Elding Oscarson projected the house in a narrow site sandwiched between very old neighboring buildings. Three thin slabs are projected into the open volume, softly dividing its functions. The continuous interior space is opening up to the street, to an intimate garden, and to the sky. Originally Posted On Coolboom
Heliotrope Architects projected this residence located on a beautiful waterfront property in Orcas Islands comprised of a sandy beach as well as both meadow ad forest. The home is situated between the beach and meadow, offering both distant water views and private territorial meadow views. The expression of the home is the synthesis of two […]
Designer Dimitris Naoumis cooperated with tattoo artist Mike to redesign the +x, a well known bar int he area of Kolonaki, one of the oldest and much frequented areas in the center of Athens. This creative collaboration gave a unique character to +x, considering that each one of them has already important creative routes in […]
The Café Germain, projected by India Mahdavi, offers an alternative to the traditional Parisian brasserie. A mix of different elements and influences, both in terms of its atmosphere and cuisine, is spread into two floors whereas each of them server a different function. Each of the restaurant’s rooms are different from each other in their […]
Located in Mechelen, Belgium, dmvA Architecten realized an addition that needed a subtle yet practical solution that allowed not only the spatial requirements requested to accommodate the family, but also an experience full of comfort, well being and connectivity. Due to the light problem on the ground floor, a central void was created, cutting three […]
Andrea Tognon Architecture refurbished an old building from the 70’s located int he countryside of Teolo in Italy. Here is the project concept: The building we were call to refurbish was built in the 70’s as imitation of vernacular architecture of the Veneto countryside area. Was looking pretty fake. The floor plan was a square […]
Over the past few years Vitra has aquired a wide-ranging Home Collection. The quantity and variety of objects by many different designers led to the idea of building a showroom to present the items to the public. Herzog & de Meuron designe the VitraHaus to display the Vitra Home Collection. The building also has some […]
Kokkinou – Kourkoulas Architects projected Scala Vinoteca, a real metropolitan diamond and the newest entry into mature wining and dining located the very fashionable and fabulous heart of Athens, in Kolonaki. With a strong resemblance to Spanish vineries, they gave the place a simple character and strong attitude through the use of simple materials such […]
Omiros One Architecture, O1A, designed this five bedroom luxury residence that commands endless ocean views form atop a steeply inclined site on Hamilton Islands in the heart of Australia�s Great Barrier Reef. The Ala Moana house, that takes its name form the Hawaiian term “ocean pathways”, combines a relaxed tropical resort ambience with luxury, sophistication, […]
